Proof of Usefulness Report

ANY.RUN

Analysis completed on 1/11/2026

+606
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

ANY.RUN is a widely recognized, industry-standard interactive malware analysis sandbox used by over 500,000 cybersecurity professionals and 15,000 organizations, including 74 of the Fortune 100. Despite the submission's extremely poor quality (vague claims like 'everyone' and 'most people', missing revenue data), independent verification confirms significant market traction, technical innovation, and real-world utility. The score reflects the high value of the established platform, heavily penalized by the low quality of the provided evidence which necessitated a 0.5x multiplier on reach and traction metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+112
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+637
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+606

Project Details

Project URL
any.run
Description
ANY.RUN is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing an interactive online malware analysis service. Through its platform, users can safely analyze and understand the behavior of malicious software in a controlled environment. ANY.RUN offers real-time, interactive access to virtual machines where users can execute suspicious files and observe their actions, making it a valuable tool for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and IT specialists. The platform is designed to enhance threat detection and response capabilities by providing detailed insights into malware behavior, network activity, and system changes.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Software Development, Cybersecurity Services-And-Products
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline